Meet the Class of 2018!

"UIndy means home for me. UIndy has been a place for me to reach my potential and accept challenges with no doubt that my University would have my back, as any home would." - Iman Tucker '18 (MBA) '16 (business/marketing)

“UIndy gives you everything you need to have to succeed. The small classes allow you to have instructors who follow you closely and allow you to build a relationship with them because they care for you to succeed.” - Mara Hofstetter '18 (mathematics and chemistry)

“My undergrad work provided me with the critical foundation of the principles, techniques and trends that I will learn and apply in medical school. The knowledge and applications that I learned through my UIndy classes set me up to perform exceptionally well on the MCAT, which was key in being admitted to medical school.” - Casey Wendorff '18 (biology major, chemistry minor, pre-med concentration)

“I went from being a timid freshman in 2014 to a junior who was acting as the vice president of Indiana’s Student Program of the National Education Association in only two short years. This shows the influence that UIndy can have on a future professional." - Lyndsy Eslinger '18 (elementary education)

“My time at the University of Indianapolis has been pivotal to both my educational and professional development. I owe a lot to everyone in Alumni Engagement and Advancement who have always supported and cheered me on in my role as Alumni Engagement Assistant. I especially owe a lot to the Director of Alumni and Annual Giving, Lora Teliha, who has been one of my biggest supporters during my time here and who aided me in the CASE application process that helped me land an internship with Johns Hopkins.” - Jessica Munoz-Sainz ’18 (Master’s degree in anthropology)

“UIndy was an avenue to better myself through education as well as grow socially from new experiences and different perspectives. Many professors were very supportive of my learning and were happy to take the time to help whenever needed or just to have a chat. I also met some incredible friends that I wouldn't have met without coming to UIndy.” - Michael Kirby '18 (computer science and mathematics)

"My experience at UIndy has been nothing short of amazing. I have met some fellow students, faculty and staff that have been very welcoming and who have helped me succeed in every project I take on." - Juliana Rohrmoser Pacheco ’18 (visual communication design)

“UIndy provided an atmosphere that allowed me to follow my interests and try new things. The chapel community and chaplains encouraged my to pursue my calling and gave me opportunities to serve, which has given me experience I will need in ministry.” - Kelsey Owings ’18 (religion with pre-theology concentration, chemistry and biology minors)

"Dr. Jyotika Saksena in the International Relations Department was my most influential mentor throughout my stay at UIndy. Dr. Saksena helped me go through the program requirements of the degree as well as explore various career options by always keeping me up to date with new job or internship postings. She never relented in pushing me to put myself out to try new things." - Tosin Salau '18 (international relations and political science)

"What my internships at UIndy have allowed me to do is get lots of real world experience and growth and interaction with individuals I’m going to network with out in the field." - Jacob Bradshaw '18 (public health)

"The campus promotes cultural diversity and emphasizes the importance of respecting every culture, which makes me feel welcomed at UIndy. The faculty understands the language barrier and they are willing to help international students." - Cassie Ge '18 (nursing) 

Catherine Watness ’18 (English teaching) will graduate with a publication in Z Publishing House’s 2017 Indiana’s Best Emerging Poets anthology. “This is my debut appearance in an anthology. I am so grateful to Z Publishing House and I hope this is the start to a successful career as a writer.”

“You have to be a leader somewhere first before you can be a leader in your field. UIndy was an important step for me to learn how to take control of situations, in a way that’s conducive to progress. UIndy gave me my first big crack at organizing large groups.” - Lauren Bryant '18 (biology and psychology)

The community of students, professors, and faculty created an atmosphere where I’ve been able to develop my professional and artistic skills. My time as a Theatre Major has taught me so much about myself: who I am, how I work, what I love. My involvement on campus has allowed me to connect and build relationships with so many people that I will treasure for the rest of my life. All of this, and much more, has molded me into the professional and fun person that I am today. - Stephen Cox ‘18 (theatre)

"This university offers a great academic experience full of opportunities. It is easy to get to know your professors and build relationships that not only help you in the classroom, but help you develop professionally as well." - Rachel Gravens ’18 (double major in anthropology of health, and studio art with a concentration in ceramics, minor in environmental sustainability)

"I feel so lucky to have been able to spend my five years at UIndy. It’s given me incredible friends, memories and opportunities while allowing me to stay close to my family. I’m very proud to be able to call myself a Greyhound!" -Brendan Dudas '18 (sport management)

“Without the introduction and attention from the art & design faculty and staff, I would not be the artist I am today and I am forever grateful for their guidance and expertise.” - Kalia Daily '18 (art & design major, printmaking and painting concentration, art history minor)

"The Communication Department has prepared and helped me gain the experience that I will need post-graduation. Thanks to them I was able to get a position in the TV industry. Not a lot of schools let you get such hands-on experience at such an early time in college." - Braylen Morgan '18 (communication with concentration in electronic media)

“Being able to create connections both in and outside the classroom helped provide me with confidence throughout my time at UIndy.” - Amy Ragle ’18 (pre-OT, biology), ’20 (occupational therapy)

“What I love about UIndy is that everyone is welcome from every background. UIndy offers so many opportunities for international students to experience the full college and American lifestyle.” - David Kurz ’18 (sport management major, business and Franco/Germanic Studies minor)

"Undergraduate research helped me develop skills such as critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills. I became extremely comfortable in talking with faculty, which definitely helped when it was time for me to interview for graduate school." - Karli LaGrotte '18 (psychology major, sociology minor)

“Every single professor I have had here at UIndy has helped me develop and improve myself academically.” - Uella Rodriguez '18 (history major, art history and anthropology minor)

"UIndy felt like family to me from the moment I stepped on campus. The small class size provided easy access to my professors which was extremely important to me in order to ask questions and build personal relationships." - Tyler Walden '18 (business administration and supply chain management)

"To me, UIndy has meant becoming a part of a new family (the UIndy community as well as the UIndy golf community), finding life long friends and teammates and having the opportunity to get a great education studying what I love, finance." - Annika Hayes '18 (finance)